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No Amazon store-brand single-serve chip variety pack verified.", "research_record": { "orig_asin": "B076H6F974", "orig_title": "Frito-Lay Fun Times Mix Variety Pack, 40 Count", "orig_url": "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076H6F974", "orig_image": "https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51hISM5gPrL._SY300_SX300_QL70_FMwebp_AIweblab1392912,T1_.jpg", "orig_units_per_pack": 40, "orig_unit_size_oz": null, "orig_size_basis": "parsed from CSV title; verify on listing", "orig_closed_packs": 7, "orig_closed_item_subtotal_usd": "137.96", "orig_price_per_pack_usd": { "min": "15.67", "max": "22.43", "latest": "16.64", "weighted_avg": "19.7086" }, "pending_packs": 0, "break_even_per_unit_usd": "0.4927", "status": "same_item_no_saving_at_current_or_reference_price", "candidates_checked": [], "repl_asin": null, "reason": "Queries: Amazon Grocery/Happy Belly chips variety, Member's Mark variety 42ct ($13.98 undated deal post, not an Amazon listing). 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No verified Amazon store-brand sandwich cracker pack. 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No verified Amazon store-brand sandwich cracker pack. 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Only Walmart $35/100ct (> Mythic's ~$26.49 on Amazon) and Member's Mark 12x1oz sticks (no price) surfaced; no Amazon store-brand 100ct stick verified.", "research_record": { "orig_asin": "B0D184JFK6", "orig_title": "Slim Jim Smoked Meat Sticks, Mild Flavor, 6g Protein Per Serving, Snack Size, Father's Day Bulk Snack Gifts, 0.28 oz. 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Not in strict total.", "research_record": { "orig_asin": "B07BQXJ123", "orig_title": "Squirrel Brand Sweet Brown Butter Cashews, 3.5 Ounces Resealable Bag, Gluten Free, Vegetarian", "orig_url": "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BQXJ123", "orig_image": "https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Fg4CN60uL._SY300_SX300_QL70_FMwebp_AIweblab1392912,T1_.jpg", "orig_units_per_pack": 1, "orig_unit_size_oz": 3.5, "orig_size_basis": "parsed from CSV title; verify on listing", "orig_closed_packs": 1, "orig_closed_item_subtotal_usd": "4.73", "orig_price_per_pack_usd": { "min": "4.73", "max": "4.73", "latest": "4.73", "weighted_avg": "4.7300" }, "pending_packs": 0, "break_even_per_unit_usd": "4.7300", "status": "lower_unit_price_higher_outlay", "candidates_checked": [ { "asin": null, "title": "Amazon store-brand cashews, 16 oz (ASIN not recorded)", "price_usd": "7.34", "note": "'starts at' price; 16 oz >= 3.5 oz; $0.459/oz vs $1.351/oz but 1 pack $7.34 vs $4.73 paid = +$2.61 outlay", "strict_calc": { "packs_needed": 1, "replacement_cost_usd": "7.34", "diff_usd_neg_is_saving": "2.61" }, "observed_by": "Codex Cedar #81", "result": "lower unit price, higher outlay; ASIN needed before use" } ], "repl_asin": null, "reason": "Store-brand 16 oz cashews ($7.34) cost more per purchase than the 3.5 oz bag ($4.73) though cheaper per oz; candidate ASIN not captured. Not in strict total.", "researcher": "Synth Claude (web search) + Codex Cedar (Chrome facts), reconciled by Synth", "verified_date": "2026-11-11", "family": "Other snack" } }, { "asin": "B0DQ5XZPFQ", "title": "SunChips 100% Whole Grain Chips, Variety Pack, 1 oz Bags, Pack of 21, No Artificial Flavors, No Colors from Artificial Sources", "brand": "Sunchips", "category": "snacks", "url": "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQ5XZPFQ", "image": "https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51t62vasKQL._SY300_SX300_QL70_FMwebp_AIweblab1392912,T1_.jpg", "pack_count": 21, "unit_size": "1.0", "size_claims": [ "1 oz", "Pack of 21" ], "packs_closed": 5, "spend_closed": "56.66", "net_closed": "63.39", "pending_packs": 0, "pending_subtotal": "0.00", "paid_price": { "min": "10.05", "max": "11.66", "latest": "10.05", "latest_date": "2026-09-28", "latest_source_csv_row": 127, "weighted_average": "11.3320", "distinct_values": [ "10.05", "11.63", "11.66" ], "basis": "Item Subtotal / Packages Ordered; before shipping, promotions and tax" }, "source_rows": [ 308, 272, 263, 127 ], "first_date": "2026-05-13", "last_date": "2026-09-28", "generic": null, "optional": null, "status": "unresolved_no_verified_qualifying_candidate", "reason": "Queries: Amazon Grocery/Happy Belly chips variety, Member's Mark variety 42ct ($13.98 undated deal post, not an Amazon listing). No Amazon store-brand single-serve chip variety pack verified.", "research_record": { "orig_asin": "B0DQ5XZPFQ", "orig_title": "SunChips 100% Whole Grain Chips, Variety Pack, 1 oz Bags, Pack of 21, No Artificial Flavors, No Colors from Artificial Sources", "orig_url": "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQ5XZPFQ", "orig_image": "https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51t62vasKQL._SY300_SX300_QL70_FMwebp_AIweblab1392912,T1_.jpg", "orig_units_per_pack": 21, "orig_unit_size_oz": 1.0, "orig_size_basis": "parsed from CSV title; verify on listing", "orig_closed_packs": 5, "orig_closed_item_subtotal_usd": "56.66", "orig_price_per_pack_usd": { "min": "10.05", "max": "11.66", "latest": "10.05", "weighted_avg": "11.3320" }, "pending_packs": 0, "break_even_per_unit_usd": "0.5396", "status": "unresolved_no_verified_qualifying_candidate", "candidates_checked": [], "repl_asin": null, "reason": "Queries: Amazon Grocery/Happy Belly chips variety, Member's Mark variety 42ct ($13.98 undated deal post, not an Amazon listing). 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